Holey muffler triggers danger on long road trips
The hosts explain that any hole in the exhaust reduces back pressure, overheats valves, and can melt them, potentially costing up to a thousand dollars. Front‑end leaks may let exhaust into the cabin, posing serious health risks, especially on a 1100 mile family trip, and a rusted floor can worsen exposure.
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Saturn fans flock to the Ion highlighting a longer, wider, taller body than the S Series. The Ion debuts as a sedan with a forthcoming coupe, offering a CVT option and starting at 11995. Interior styling shifts with a center dash cluster and new seat fabric, while trim levels push prices to around 17365 in the test car.
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